Dark energy is a cornerstone of contemporary cosmology, central to explaining the Universe’s accelerated expansion. In the standard model, it’s characterized by a cosmological constant within general relativity, integrating dark energy into the…
A cache of ancient coins, over 2,000 years old and believed to have belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus—the second ruler of the Hasmonean dynasty that governed Judea in the final centuries before the…
Two state-of-the-art radio telescopes, each featuring 40-meter-diameter antennas, were officially launched on Friday in China. Strategically positioned in the northeast (Jilin Province’s Changbai Mountain area) and southwest (Shigatse, Xizang Autonomous Region), these installations…
If you’re worried that humanoid robots will take your job in 2025, you can relax for now. The few models available on the market are slow, clunky, and primarily designed for repetitive, physically…
Russian scientists have unveiled the remarkably well-preserved remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth, discovered this summer in the thawing permafrost of Siberia’s remote Yakutia region. Named “Yana” after the river basin where she…
A new study provides some compelling motivation to get outdoors and move: for every extra hour you spend walking each day, you could be adding six hours to your lifespan. This potential benefit…
Titan is among the most captivating worlds in the solar system for several compelling reasons. It possesses a hydrological cycle powered by methane, rather than water. It is the solar system’s second-largest moon,…
Wearable haptic devices, designed to deliver touch-based feedback, enhance immersion in virtual reality, support rehabilitation efforts, and enable silent communication. However, most existing devices rely on vibration, as pressure-based solutions typically necessitate cumbersome…
A 2,100-year-old soldier’s whistle, crafted from fired clay and designed in the shape of a bird, has been unearthed at the Oluz Höyük excavation site in Amasya. This remarkable artifact offers valuable insights…
Several years ago, NASA’s Curiosity rover detected traces of methane in the Martian atmosphere at levels significantly higher than the usual background. However, a few months later, the methane vanished, only to reappear…